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Amarillo, Texas:The Center of the Texas Panhandle
Amarillo, which means “yellow” in Spanish, is the center of th
e Texas Panhandle, located at the edge of the Great Plains. It offers a true Western heritage, a unique geographical area with wide open spaces and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Amarillo is also gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, America’s second largest canyon. With its relatively mild climate, the city is rated as having some of the cleanest air in the country.
A Taste of the Old West
Indians, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, settlers, cowboys, adventurers, law-men, gunfighters, and the railroad all contributed in many ways to the development and growth of the area. That heritage is still felt here, where “cowboy” is still an honorable profession. Here you can enjoy the very best of the Old and New West.
Founded in 1887, the city charter was adopted in 1913. Amarillo is one of the first cities in the nation to use the City Commissioner-City Manager form of government.
Big Texas Steaks...
Inquire locally about Big Texan Steak Ranch & Opry. Known nationwide for a 72-oz. steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the entire meal in one hour. More than 35,000 people have taken the challenge and 7,000 have succeeded.
Adjacent to the Big Texan Steak Ranch, is the 350-seat, Big Texan Cowboy Palace that houses concerts, musical reviews, special events and parties throughout the year.
Museums and More...
Located in a 51-acre park with a lake and picnic area, the Don Harrington Discovery Center offers a variety of attractions. The center hosts a diverse collection of special exhibitions on physical, earth and life sciences. Additionally, there are more than 100 hands-on activities and planetarium shows along with a 3,000-gallon aquarium featuring a variety of marine life.
The Amarillo Museum of Art was renovated in 2004 and features a broad range of paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and textiles from 20th-century artisans.
Out and About...
Most people have heard the saying, “on Route 66.” Well, in Amarillo, it is here. The city was the largest Texas city on Route 66! There are signs with the “Old Route 66” banner on them for easy locating and to experience that little piece of Americana. Here you will find a mile of antique and specialty shops, along with restaurants.
Want to escape the heat? The head to Splash Amarillo, which is the city’s very own 14-acre waterpark that offers visitors a wave pool, speed slides, flume slides, lazy river, arcade, kiddy area and delectable concessions.
The city is also home to one of Texas’ largest privately-owned amusement parks with more than 25 rides and 32 attractions. Wonderland Amusement Park includes the Big Splash Flume ride, Fantastic Journey spook house, Raging Rapids water slide, the Texas Tornado double loop roller coaster and much more for the family to enjoy.
Head to the Ranch...
You can’t come to Amarillo and not make your way to the world-famous Cadillac Ranch (see photo below). This “Bumper Crop” of 10 Cadillas buried nose down in field at the same angle as Cheops pyramids is an incredible site to see.The artistry represents the Golden Age of Automobiles from 1949-1963.
For additional information on this great Texas city, call 800-692-1338 or visit: www.visitamarillotx.com
e Texas Panhandle, located at the edge of the Great Plains. It offers a true Western heritage, a unique geographical area with wide open spaces and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Amarillo is also gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, America’s second largest canyon. With its relatively mild climate, the city is rated as having some of the cleanest air in the country.A Taste of the Old West
Indians, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, settlers, cowboys, adventurers, law-men, gunfighters, and the railroad all contributed in many ways to the development and growth of the area. That heritage is still felt here, where “cowboy” is still an honorable profession. Here you can enjoy the very best of the Old and New West.
Founded in 1887, the city charter was adopted in 1913. Amarillo is one of the first cities in the nation to use the City Commissioner-City Manager form of government.
Big Texas Steaks...Inquire locally about Big Texan Steak Ranch & Opry. Known nationwide for a 72-oz. steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the entire meal in one hour. More than 35,000 people have taken the challenge and 7,000 have succeeded.
Adjacent to the Big Texan Steak Ranch, is the 350-seat, Big Texan Cowboy Palace that houses concerts, musical reviews, special events and parties throughout the year.
Museums and More...
Located in a 51-acre park with a lake and picnic area, the Don Harrington Discovery Center offers a variety of attractions. The center hosts a diverse collection of special exhibitions on physical, earth and life sciences. Additionally, there are more than 100 hands-on activities and planetarium shows along with a 3,000-gallon aquarium featuring a variety of marine life.
The Amarillo Museum of Art was renovated in 2004 and features a broad range of paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and textiles from 20th-century artisans.
Out and About...
Most people have heard the saying, “on Route 66.” Well, in Amarillo, it is here. The city was the largest Texas city on Route 66! There are signs with the “Old Route 66” banner on them for easy locating and to experience that little piece of Americana. Here you will find a mile of antique and specialty shops, along with restaurants.
Want to escape the heat? The head to Splash Amarillo, which is the city’s very own 14-acre waterpark that offers visitors a wave pool, speed slides, flume slides, lazy river, arcade, kiddy area and delectable concessions.
The city is also home to one of Texas’ largest privately-owned amusement parks with more than 25 rides and 32 attractions. Wonderland Amusement Park includes the Big Splash Flume ride, Fantastic Journey spook house, Raging Rapids water slide, the Texas Tornado double loop roller coaster and much more for the family to enjoy.
Head to the Ranch...You can’t come to Amarillo and not make your way to the world-famous Cadillac Ranch (see photo below). This “Bumper Crop” of 10 Cadillas buried nose down in field at the same angle as Cheops pyramids is an incredible site to see.The artistry represents the Golden Age of Automobiles from 1949-1963.
For additional information on this great Texas city, call 800-692-1338 or visit: www.visitamarillotx.com
